Genius neighbours use chalk and leaves to fix dangerous T-junction

Chalk markings on the road aren't usually a very good sign. But in this case, the dusty outlines are the result of some remarkable innovation from some Canadian residents

By Dan Elsom

5th December 2017,10:55 am

Updated: 5th December 2017,4:41 pm

A CHALK outline isn’t something you normally want to see on the road.

But fortunately in this case, the lines marked out on this local street are the result of some ingenuity by a group of safety-conscious residents.

Got together with some neighbours and transformed a local intersection with chalk & leaves, revealing a surplus surface area of 2,000 square feet which could be re-designed as a parkette, new sidewalks, and much shorter/safer crossings. 🌳🚶🏽 More: https://t.co/SNYkMMo0Uipic.twitter.com/psv0MRTZXi

Resident Dave Meslin told CBC Toronto: “We created this temporary example of how the neighbourhood could be safer.

“It looked so good and it was so inspiring to see cars stopping for the first time ever that we decided to leave it for a few days.

“Traffic instantly adapted to what should be the design of the intersection in the first place.”

Incredibly, drivers responded well to the temporary change, slowing down and adhering to the intersection markings.

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Some drivers even thought the chalk lines were the result of the council planning a redesign.

The group of residents found the road had just over 600 square feet of “surplus space” compared to other junctions in the area, which they felt could be better used for a public space with benches and trees – or a proper pedestrian crossing.

Despite Dave’s original Twitter post gaining some significant traction, local authorities haven’t confirmed if they’ll be taking action to make any changes.